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Chipotle coming to Shoppes at Kearney Shopping Center
KEARNEY — The Kearney Board of Aldermen approved a site plan for a new Chipotle Mexican Grill at The Shoppes at Kearney Shopping Center, bringing the fast-casual dining option to the commercial corridor Tuesday, Feb. 17. The aldermen met Tuesday due to Presidents Day holiday. The project, proposed by Star Development, includes construction of a…
Community Living
SENIOR NEWS LINE: Deciding between nursing home, assisted living
By Matilda CharlesNobody wants to think about it, but the day might come when we need the services of a nursing home to heal from an illness or injury. Or we might get to the point where we start thinking about getting some help, or even moving to a place where the help is already…
Multimedia
Gallery | Kearney, Liberty, Smithville girls swim conference
Kearney, Liberty, Smithville girls swim in the finals of the KC Suburban Blue and Red Conference Championships Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Entertainment
‘Not Forgotten’ exhibit honors Vietnam-era veterans
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — “Not Forgotten,” a newly opened exhibit at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, tells the story of the Vietnam War Era from the perspective of the local soldiers who served and the families who supported them from the homefront. “Not Forgotten” was created by museum volunteers as a companion to the Vietnam…
Opinion
Burdens can be made light
At 20 years old, life felt carefree. I was working part-time, spending time with friends, and living at home with few financial responsibilities. I didn’t think much about things like car insurance. One rainy night in 1992, my car skidded out of control, leaving me stranded in oncoming traffic. Miraculously, I walked away unharmed. The…